The Best 2005 Napa Cabernet: Tasting Premiere Napa Valley ’07
Who wouldn’t want to shop around at this bake sale, especially if there were free samples of everything? I joined
The French Wine Affaire: March 4th, San Francisco
If there’s one thing we don’t need more of in San Francisco, it is public tastings of California wine. Nearly
Domaine de Nizas, Languedoc, France: Current Releases
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard friends say “I can’t really afford French wine.” Even after I
Pruning Away
Raking the small stones of gardens, sweeping the autumn leaves, washing stone floors, sanding a deck — the repetition and
Vinography Images: Blue Trees
Blue Trees, Sonoma “I made this image on a rainy day in Sonoma. Though it may come as a surprise,
2007 American Wine Blog Awards Announced
This morning the winners of the 2007 American Wine Blog Awards were announced. Perhaps the most visible set of awards
Men, Please Don’t Be Wine Assholes
It’s rare that I feel like I’m in a position to give advice to an entire population, but damn it,
San Francisco Wine Bar: The London Wine Bar
Every wine bar needs to have something to make it different from all the others. Not all have a claim
ERI Pre-Auction Tasting: February 24th, San Francisco
So, you interested in taking my advice to learn more about wines you might not normally be able to afford?
How to Taste Wines You Can’t Afford
One of the perennial conundrums for the newly ambitious wine lover involves the lack of perspective with which to judge
2004 San Sakana Cellars “Los Madres Vineyard” Syrah, Carneros, Sonoma
There are only a few people who wake up one morning after a long professional career and decide that they
Last Day to Vote
Today is the last day to vote in the American Wine Blog Awards. To those of you who have already
Is That E-mail Wine Offer a Good Deal?
I got an e-mail from my friend Jonathan the other day. He lives in Chicago, and he really enjoys good
San Francisco Wine Bar: EOS
If you live in Cole Valley, or you work at UCSF, there’s only one real choice for a glass of
Vinography Images: Chardonnay
Chardonnay, Sonoma County “This is one of the many images I shot one morning during the winter months in Sonoma
WBW#31 Has Been Announced: Box Wines
The date of March 14th has been set for the next edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday, the blogosphere’s monthly virtual
WBW#30 Roundup Posted: New World Syrah
I’m not sure whether it was the popularity of the grape variety or the popularity of the host, but this
NV “The Big Red Monster” Red Table Wine, California
You wouldn’t believe the sort of stuff I get in the mail. Consumers are blissfully ignorant of the incredible amount
Red Wine and Your Health. A History of Scientists Hitting the Bottle
OK. OK. We all know that red wine is good for us. Turns us into marathon running, ageless, mentally sharp,
